Job Title: Bookkeeper / Accounts Receivable Department: Finance and Accounting
Job Summary:
The Bookkeeper / Accounts Receivable is responsible for managing and processing all incoming payments and maintaining accurate financial records. This role involves handling invoicing, tracking payments, managing customer accounts, and ensuring that all financial transactions are recorded accurately and promptly. The position requires a high level of accuracy, attention to detail, and strong organizational skills.
Key Responsibilities:
Invoicing and Billing:
Generate and send out invoices to customers.
Ensure invoices are accurate and sent in a timely manner.
Follow up on outstanding invoices and ensure prompt payment.
Accounts Receivable Management:
Record payments received and apply them to the appropriate customer accounts.
Monitor and reconcile customer accounts to ensure accurate and up-to-date information.
Maintain an aging report and manage collections efforts for overdue accounts.
Record Keeping:
Maintain accurate financial records and documentation for accounts receivable transactions.
Prepare and maintain various financial reports and summaries.
Ensure compliance with company policies and accounting principles.
Customer Relations:
Communicate with customers regarding their accounts, resolving any discrepancies or issues.
Provide excellent customer service and maintain positive relationships with clients.
Assist customers with billing inquiries and payment arrangements.
Financial Analysis:
Assist in month-end and year-end closing processes.
Prepare and analyze accounts receivable reports.
Identify trends or issues and report them to management.
Collaboration:
Work closely with other members of the finance team to ensure seamless financial operations.
Collaborate with other departments as needed to support overall business objectives.
Qualifications and Education Requirements:
- Bachelors degree in Accounting, Finance, Business or other relevant
field is preferred, but not required.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Excel
- Highly organized and able to multitask.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Ability to work independently, show initiative, and take ownership while understanding the importance of collaboration & teaming
- Practices superior time management.
- Able to re-prioritize tasks and support teams based on
frequently changing needs
- Experience with sales tax preparation software and a history of
learning technology quickly.
- Experience with QuickBooks Online
Required Skills/Abilities:
Excellent verbal and written communication skills. Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail. Knowledge of general financial accounting and cost accounting. Understanding of and the ability to adhere to generally accepted accounting principles.
Benefits:
- Competitive salary.
- Health, dental, and vision insurance.
- Paid time off, Sick Time Off, Holiday Pay
- Retirement plan.
- Training and development opportunities.
- A supportive and dynamic work environment.
- Opportunities for advancement within the company.
Experience level:
Physical setting:
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Monday to Friday
Ability to commute/relocate:
- San Fernando, CA 91340: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)
Experience:
- Bookkeeping: 3 years (Required)
- Google Suite: 3 years (Preferred)
- QuickBooks: 3 years (Required)
- Customer service: 3 years (Required)
- GAAP: 3 years (Required)
